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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Driscoll Jr looks for a takedown but Engine sprawls well.#TD#
Driscoll Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Engine
Driscoll Jr wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (2) Engine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Engine wants to free his trapped foot but Driscoll Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engine controlling the action here.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Driscoll Jr defends it.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Driscoll Jr can't escape the position.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Engine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T6#
More stalling from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Driscoll Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine avoids the attempt from Driscoll Jr to control.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Driscoll Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Driscoll Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Engine goes for an armbar but Driscoll Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Driscoll Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (5) Engine
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (7) Engine#T11#
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driscoll Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine passes Driscoll Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine stalling.
Engine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (10) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Driscoll Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Driscoll Jr wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T14#
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Engine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Engine with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington leaves Driscoll Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Carrington rushes Driscoll Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Driscoll Jr tries for a takedown but Carrington manages to get underhooks.
Driscoll Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Driscoll Jr tries to pull guard but Carrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Driscoll Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Carrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Driscoll Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carrington is trying to keep an underhook but Driscoll Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrington.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driscoll Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carrington has Driscoll Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.#T2#
Carrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a triangle but Driscoll Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.
Carrington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Carrington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Driscoll Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Driscoll Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Driscoll Jr trying to pass the guard but Carrington defending well.
Carrington is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrington controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.#SUB2#
Carrington working for submissions but it's allowed Driscoll Jr to get to half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Driscoll Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Carrington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Carrington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Driscoll Jr wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Driscoll Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington pulls Driscoll Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Carrington has his foot on Driscoll Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Driscoll Jr tries to pass.
Carrington managing to control the position. #T7#
Carrington wants to sweep here but Driscoll Jr controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is sitting in close to Carrington's body. Carrington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Driscoll Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Driscoll Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carrington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Benny Igbko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Driscoll Jr shoots in and drives through. Igbko sprawls well.#CL#
Igbko drives through and clinches with Driscoll Jr against the cage.
Driscoll Jr tries to pull guard but Igbko holds him up against the cage and eventually Driscoll Jr drops back down to his feet.
Driscoll Jr has Igbko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Igbko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benny Igbko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Driscoll Jr.#TD#
Igbko pulls guard effortlessly.
Driscoll Jr passes Igbko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Igbko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Igbko actively working from the bottom here.
Igbko is breathing heavily.
Driscoll Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Igbko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Igbko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igbko.
Igbko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Igbko has his foot on Driscoll Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Igbko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Driscoll Jr passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Igbko (0) vs (3) Driscoll Jr
Driscoll Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igbko keeps working. #SUB2#
Driscoll Jr has hold of Igbko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Igbko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Driscoll Jr cranks the arm and Igbko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Igbko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Teddy Driscoll Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Driscoll Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Driscoll Jr jumps guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driscoll Jr looking to control.
Driscoll Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wahlstroem manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wahlstroem has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr is looking to defend but Wahlstroem has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Wahlstroem pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driscoll Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bergman gets a clinch.
Driscoll Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Driscoll Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bergman after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Bergman pulls guard successfully.
Bergman seems keen to control Driscoll Jr's posture.#SUB#
Bergman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Driscoll Jr has his hands clasped together but Bergman extends and breaks Driscoll Jr's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bergman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Bergman! |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raimo Haapalainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Driscoll Jr. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Haapalainen (0) vs (4) Driscoll Jr
Haapalainen sneaks back into half guard.
Driscoll Jr is pressing down on Haapalainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haapalainen is holding on for now.
Driscoll Jr prevents Haapalainen from improving his position.
Driscoll Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapalainen wants to control but Driscoll Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haapalainen tries to roll over but Driscoll Jr keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Haapalainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haapalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Haapalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Haapalainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driscoll Jr is keen to just control but Haapalainen is a slippery customer.
Haapalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haapalainen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teddy Driscoll Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franz Klostermann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Driscoll Jr gets caught napping as Klostermann dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll Jr manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (2) Klostermann
Klostermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now.
Driscoll Jr is trying to control the position but Klostermann postures up.
Klostermann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Driscoll Jr keeping full guard, as Klostermann tries to pass. #SUB2#
Klostermann drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Klostermann as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Driscoll Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Klostermann! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Franz Klostermann!
After winning the bout, Franz Klostermann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roth. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roth drops back looking for a leg! Driscoll Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Driscoll Jr manages to kick Roth off! Roth jumps back into Driscoll Jr's guard.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
#T1#
Roth trying to control but Driscoll Jr is working from the bottom.
Roth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (5) Roth
Driscoll Jr is letting Roth control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Roth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Driscoll Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driscoll Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roth working away.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driscoll Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Roth stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Roth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Roth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driscoll Jr's legs.
Roth trying to control the action but Driscoll Jr is working from the bottom.
Roth working away.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driscoll Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but Driscoll Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Roth#T5##SUB2#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driscoll Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Driscoll Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Roth looking for subs from the bottom but Driscoll Jr mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (5) vs (5) Roth#T6#
Roth can't escape the position.
Roth regains half guard.
Roth is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Roth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Roth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Driscoll Jr stacks Roth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (8) vs (5) Roth
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Roth tries to improve position but can't.
Roth sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T8#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Driscoll Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (11) vs (5) Roth
Roth is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Driscoll Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Roth looks to move to half guard but instead Driscoll Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Driscoll Jr (13) vs (5) Roth
Roth tries to reverse the position but Driscoll Jr maintains control.
Roth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Driscoll Jr (16) vs (5) Roth#SUB#
Roth fending off the submission attempt from Driscoll Jr.
Roth trying to control the position but Driscoll Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Roth tries to escape but Driscoll Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Driscoll Jr is not going to allow Roth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Driscoll Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Driscoll Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Roth right now.
Roth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Driscoll Jr's guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (16) vs (7) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Driscoll Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Driscoll Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (18) vs (7) Roth#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Roth wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Driscoll Jr passes into half guard.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Roth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Driscoll Jr trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Driscoll Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roth is trying to maintain the position but Driscoll Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driscoll Jr is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB#
Driscoll Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Driscoll Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driscoll Jr takes the fight on points by 18 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driscoll Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Takeshi counters with a shoot takedown. Driscoll Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Driscoll Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driscoll Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll Jr is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi wants to pass to mount but Driscoll Jr is defending the position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Driscoll Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
Driscoll Jr has given up his back. Will we see Takeshi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (0) Driscoll Jr#SUB#
Driscoll Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takeshi gets his way!
#SUB#
Takeshi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Driscoll Jr is doing well to defend. Takeshi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Driscoll Jr is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A victorious Matsuda Takeshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Driscoll Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Driscoll Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (0) Adamz
Adamz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Driscoll Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Driscoll Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driscoll Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamz keeps working.
Adamz is looking to regain half guard here but Driscoll Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Driscoll Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Adamz tries to bench press Driscoll Jr off him but Driscoll Jr keeps the position.
Driscoll Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Driscoll Jr working away.
Adamz tries to bench press Driscoll Jr off him but Driscoll Jr keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driscoll Jr is looking to take a break and control but Adamz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Driscoll Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Adamz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Driscoll Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Driscoll Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr defends easily.
#T3#
Driscoll Jr wants to control from the top but Adamz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Adamz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Driscoll Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Adamz cranks on the arm and Driscoll Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Faster Adamz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown
and El Rey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Rey catches Driscoll Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driscoll Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling El Rey to counter with a crisp jab.
Driscoll Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driscoll Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driscoll Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Rey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Remi El Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Driscoll Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Rey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Rey lands with an uppercut that bounces Driscoll Jr off the cage and back into range.
Driscoll Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Rey clobbers Driscoll Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Driscoll Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Driscoll Jr misses with a hook
and El Rey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Driscoll Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and El Rey counters with a right hand to the body.
El Rey just misses with a punch to the body.
Driscoll Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Rey as he avoids it easily.
El Rey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Rey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Driscoll Jr has time to react.
El Rey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Driscoll Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Driscoll Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Driscoll Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Rey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Driscoll Jr on the side of the head.
Teddy Driscoll Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driscoll Jr looks for a takedown but El Rey sprawls well.
El Rey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
El Rey scores with a jab.
El Rey digs a good body shot into Driscoll Jr's ribs.
El Rey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Driscoll Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Jab, jab by El Rey - just one landing.
El Rey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driscoll Jr throws a sloppy head kick and El Rey moves out of range easily.
El Rey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Driscoll Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driscoll Jr tries to move into range but El Rey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driscoll Jr tries for a takedown but El Rey circles away easily
and El Rey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driscoll Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driscoll Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Rey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Driscoll Jr.
Remi El Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
El Rey stuns Driscoll Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Rey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driscoll Jr fails with the takedown
and El Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown attempt - El Rey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Rey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi El Rey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Driscoll Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Rey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driscoll Jr can do to turn this around?
El Rey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driscoll Jr's hands.
El Rey cracks a nice hook into Driscoll Jr's ribs.
Remi El Rey is winning the standup battle so far.
El Rey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown
and El Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driscoll Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Rey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown attempt - El Rey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Rey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
El Rey throws a body shot but no joy.
El Rey sets himself, and Driscoll Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! El Rey avoids it this time.
Driscoll Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driscoll Jr darts in looking for a takedown but El Rey gets double underhooks and turns Driscoll Jr into the cage.
Remi El Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Driscoll Jr.
El Rey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driscoll Jr has his takedown stuffed
and El Rey counters with a straight right hand.
Driscoll Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Rey circles away.
Driscoll Jr fails to land the takedown.
Driscoll Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driscoll Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
El Rey connects with the punch.
Driscoll Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Rey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Driscoll Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Driscoll Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driscoll Jr has his takedown stuffed
and El Rey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Rey lands with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Driscoll Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, El Rey has got the better of the exchanges.
El Rey swings for the body but Driscoll Jr moves out of range.
Driscoll Jr throws a big counter head kick but El Rey avoids it with no problem.
A big right from El Rey misses.
El Rey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Driscoll Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown
and El Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driscoll Jr tries to move into range but El Rey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driscoll Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Rey lands with a nice body punch.
Driscoll Jr with a poor takedown
and El Rey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Rey scores with a jab. Driscoll Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
El Rey cracks Driscoll Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Rey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driscoll Jr! But no joy.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by El Rey there.
Driscoll Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Rey pinned against the cage. El Rey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Rey misses the jab.
El Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Rey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Rey keeps the fight on the outside.
El Rey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
El Rey lands a really nice looking cross but Driscoll Jr seems unphased.
Driscoll Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Rey tries to avoid it but Driscoll Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Rey to the ground. El Rey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi El Rey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
El Rey lands with a nice body punch.
El Rey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Driscoll Jr.
Driscoll Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Driscoll Jr has his takedown stuffed
and El Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Rey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
El Rey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
El Rey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Rey scores with a body shot.
El Rey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driscoll Jr is trying desperately to land a takedown but El Rey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Driscoll Jr.
El Rey lands with a nice body punch.
El Rey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Driscoll Jr's head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Driscoll Jr.
El Rey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Rey just misses with a punch to the body.
Driscoll Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Rey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Remi El Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Driscoll Jr.
Driscoll Jr misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for El Rey. That snapped Driscoll Jr's head back.
El Rey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driscoll Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Rey connects with a jab.#T2#
El Rey scores with the left hand. Driscoll Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Driscoll Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and El Rey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Driscoll Jr shoots in and drives through. El Rey sprawls well.
Driscoll Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Rey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Driscoll Jr shoots and misses
and Driscoll Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Rey scores with a decent looking hook.
El Rey cracks a nice hook into Driscoll Jr's ribs.
El Rey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Rey jabs at Driscoll Jr's body.
El Rey connects with a single shot there.#T3#
El Rey lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as El Rey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Driscoll Jr doesn't seem phased though.
El Rey looks to score with a jab to the body but Driscoll Jr is just out of range.
El Rey swings for the body but Driscoll Jr moves out of range.
El Rey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teddy Driscoll Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driscoll Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Rey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Rey lands a nice shot that snaps Driscoll Jr's head back.
El Rey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
El Rey tests Driscoll Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
El Rey leaves Driscoll Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Rey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
El Rey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Driscoll Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driscoll Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Rey lands a nice hook to Driscoll Jr's body. Driscoll Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Driscoll Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Rey avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi El Rey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Rey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi El Rey! |
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